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Photograph of a ceremonial stage at an outdoor event with a silver-framed throne and ornate silver decor behind. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on the left-centre, while a man with long dark hair and a red-and-maroon robe leans forward to offer something to a young attendant in orange and gold. Other attendants wear white dhotis with gold borders and orange or red garments, and brass and silver puja trays with marigold garlands sit on the striped mat in front. Several people stand in the background near a tall silver standard. Appearance-based cues for the long-haired figure in red are not sufficient to confirm identity, so he is described by role only.

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Photo of a ritual scene at an evening event under a canopy with silver ornamental pillars and a deity murti decorated with garlands in the background. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on the floor and receives an offering. A figure in orange robes with gold borders kneels and holds out a plate toward him, while another bearded man in a red robe reaches forward. Standing to the left, a person in a red-and-gold sari and another in white with gold borders are present, and a young boy in white dhoti with gold border stands at right. Silver trays hold marigold flower garlands and offerings on a colorful striped mat.2015-09-17Photograph of a ceremony in a decorated tent with silver-framed altar arches. Two deity murtis stand in the centre, one with a crown and garlands. A seated figure in a red-orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits before the altar, with a white-robed priest in a white dhoti and a red-orange cloth standing at the centre-left. Several figures in saffron and orange robes stand nearby, one in a tall orange turban. Brass plates of marigold flowers sit on low wooden stools in the foreground, and a silver fan and umbrella-like canopy frame the scene. A sadhu in saffron stands at the right edge beside a seated devotee in orange with long ornamented beads. Ritual abhishekam or puja setting.2015-09-14Photo of a ritual hall with a decorated ornate shrine and deity murti in the background. A bald man in white dhoti with gold borders and a red-and-white rudraksha mala stands at centre, wearing glasses and a name badge, gesturing toward a group of priests in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded malas. One priest carries a wooden stand. A man in orange robes with a long grey beard stands at left, a large orange saffron shawl draped over him, a tilak marked on his forehead. Trays of marigold flowers sit on low wooden stands on the floor, and a man in a pink kurta stands at the right edge. A seated figure in orange robes sits at lower right on a striped mat.2015-09-14September 17 20152015-09-17A stage event under a decorated tent with a silver-framed backdrop and an ornate silver throne-like canopy. Several saffron-robed sadhus sit cross-legged on low silver stools, each with a tray of marigold flowers, while a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a red-and-white shawl stands centre-stage holding a microphone and an object. A woman in white sari with a garland and another man in saffron robe with a microphone stand at left. A young man in white and a man in red robe with rudraksha mala appear at right, and a devotee in a red-and-white shawl stands near a large silver deity murti. The scene suggests a ceremonial satsang with garlands and flower offerings.2015-09-12September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20152015-09-12A photo of a seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-red shawl and a garland of flowers, receiving offerings. Two women in orange and red saris stand at a draped table holding silver trays and brass bowls, while a bearded man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl offers a plate. A woman in white with red-beaded necklace stands at the right edge, and a figure in white with a saffron-coloured shawl is at the far left. A white deity murti and a painted backdrop of red walls and framed displays appear behind them, with petals scattered on the table. The seated man has a distinctive shaved-head appearance and orange-saffron clothing typical of the a person candidate, but cues are not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity, so this is unsure.2015-10-26 +1 copiesA row of seated sadhus in saffron and orange robes, many with marigold garlands, receive offerings at a ritual. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a red shawl and green lanyard holds a silver plate with a lit lamp and small vessels. Beside her, a man in a white dhoti with a red waistband and rudraksha mala holds a brass plate. Ornate silver boxes with floral engraving sit on red cloth along the front. Behind them, people in white dhotis and red-and-gold cloth move across a red carpet. The setting appears to be a large open pavilion with orange draping.2016-05-05A photograph of a seated meal ritual in a decorated temple-style hall. Several men in saffron and orange robes sit behind low, ornate silver-covered tables. In the centre, a man wears a red turban, bare shoulders, a large beaded rudraksha mala, and gold armlets; he is. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow borders serve food from metal pots and trays. Behind the seated figures stand silver and red shrine structures with deity murti and garlands, and a lamp in the upper left. The scene resembles an annadan or bandara offering.2015-09-11 +2 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage hosting Hindu sadhus in saffron-orange robes. Several elderly bearded sadhus stand in orange garments; one on the right wears a sindoor-marked forehead, rudraksha-style beads and an orange shawl. A bald priest in orange-and-gold dhoti stands at left beside a seated attendant in red with a large beaded mala and a red turban, who smiles. A figure in a pale peach robe with a yellow tilak kneels at a low table covered with marigold garlands and silver trays, arranging offerings. Ornate silver and gold decorations and red drapery frame the setting, with a white-clad attendant in the background.2015-09-11A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Kumbh camp, with ornate gilded thrones and a red and gold backdrop. Three elderly saffron-robed sadhus sit in front, two with white beards and sandalwood marks on their foreheads, one wearing a rudraksha mala. A woman in white with a white shawl and a blindfolded young girl in white stand centrally, with a blindfolded girl beside a woman in orange on the left. Brass trays of marigolds sit before the seated men. A man bare-chested with white dhoti and gold border and sandalwood markings stands at left. Several other orange-clad sadhus and women are seated behind, and a deity murti is visible in a shrine niche. A blindfold and third-eye demonstration is taking place during the Kumbh gathering.2015-09-11